The Smart Stay Inn, near the airport, offers a refreshing stay with its free breakfast buffet and rejuvenating spa tub. Unwind by the outdoor pool or energize at the 24-hour gym while staying connected with in-room WiFi.
St. Augustine Premium Outlets - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
World Golf Village - 8 min drive - 13.5 km
Flagler College - 12 min drive - 13.6 km
St. George Street - 12 min drive - 13.6 km
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 14 min drive - 14.3 km
Getting around
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 12 min drive
Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig) - 33 min drive
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
RaceTrac - 16 min walk
Chick-fil-A - 9 min walk
Texas Roadhouse - 15 min walk
Culver's - 2 min drive
McDonald's - 2 min walk
About this property
The Smart Stay Inn
At The Smart Stay Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of St. George Street and Flagler College. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Also, World Golf Village and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the pool and helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
102 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21
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Pets
Pets allowed (2 total, up to 40 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10.00 per pet, per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10 PM
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
The Smart Stay Inn Motel
St. Augustine Star
The Smart Stay Inn St. Augustine
The Smart Stay Inn Motel St. Augustine
Frequently asked questions
Does The Smart Stay Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Smart Stay Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Smart Stay Inn?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 10 PM.
Are pets allowed at The Smart Stay Inn?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 40 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Smart Stay Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Smart Stay Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Smart Stay Inn and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as ziplining. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. The Smart Stay Inn also has a 24-hour fitness center.
What's the area around The Smart Stay Inn like?
The Smart Stay Inn is a short 11-minute walk from St. Augustine Premium Outlets and 15 minutes' walk from Adventure Landing. Travelers give top marks for the motel's prime location.
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Reviews
The Smart Stay Inn Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.6
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
9.0
Staff & service
8.2
Eco-friendliness
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently praised for being great, delicious, and a nice perk with options such as hot food, eggs, and sausages. (180 reviews)
The pool area was clean, nice, and enjoyable for both kids and adults. (83 reviews)
The hot tub was well-maintained and enjoyed by guests, with many praising its cleanliness and relaxing experience. (45 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2025
Breakfast was great, fresh and enough to choose!
ELSIE
ELSIE, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2025
Great location…clean rooms … affordable
BARBARA
BARBARA, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2025
Maria is The Best
Maria at the front desk will do what it takes to make your stay wonderful! She is a super worker and a super nice person!
Phillip
Phillip, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2025
Great for a weekend away
Edward
Edward, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2025
Was good for a 1 night stay. Room was clean and beds were comfortable.
Justin
Justin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 21, 2025
Great low budget hotel
ROBERT
ROBERT, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2025
Very pleasant stay
The hotel was clean and the staff were very friendly. The continental breakfast was tasty, no complaints. I would stay there again.
Marvin
Marvin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
It was a nice stay enjoyed the hot tub and pool
Lori
Lori, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2025
Only stayed one night and didn’t use the pool or gym, but we enjoyed our stay. The room was nice and the breakfast was good
Megan
Megan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2025
Excellent property for the value!
Alyssa
Alyssa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
Great place
We love this place, great breakfast, clean rooms, hot tub and pool
Teresa
Teresa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2025
Very easy to book with and excellent prices.
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2025
Always a great stay at Smart Stay!
Catherine
Catherine, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 26, 2025
Nice and friendly
Room was great, staff in the reception very frendly and helpful, complimentary breakfast was great and pool and play area was excellent. If I pass by again I will stay here. Can recommend it.
Mikael
Mikael, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 12, 2025
Good clean and well priced for 1 night stay
Conrad
Conrad, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2025
It was comfortable and decent breakfast options.
Cheryl
Cheryl, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2025
Smart stay for a Roadtrip
Very friendly staff and the reception was amazing. The hotel was the cheapest of my roadtrip and it outperformed other big names… 100% the right choice
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 18, 2025
Friendly staff and convenient location
Johnny
Johnny, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2025
One of the nicest hotels I’ve ever stayed at
Christie
Christie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 23, 2025
Good stay, no issues
Gloria
Gloria, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2025
Nice clean stay for the price.
Penny
Penny, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2025
Very clean room and staff was very friendly
Deneka
Deneka, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2025
Staff was friendly
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2025
Last minute booking so you kind of get what you pay for but so glad I stumbled across this property, staff was friendly and helpful. Will stay again if ever in that area.